Articles by Menchie Mendoza
Starbucks Launches Delivery Program, But For Only One Building So Far
Starbucks launches a pilot delivery program in a bid to establish customer loyalty in one of the U.S.’ most densely populated cities. Dubbed ‘Green Apron Delivery,’ the new service will cater to all the tenants occupying the iconic Empire State Building.
The New Emotes in 'Destiny' Could Be Worth Buying: 'Carlton,' 'Evil Hand Rub,' 'Fist Pump' And Many More
‘Destiny’ players will now be able to purchase new emotes using a new in-game currency known as ‘Silver.’ There are at least 18 new emotes that are up for grabs beginning on Oct. 13.
The 3D-Printed Sponge Suit Bikini Lets You Clean The Ocean While Looking Sexy
A new wearable technology uniquely combines design with leisure along with a unique mission of contributing to solve environmental issues caused by water contaminants. Using a material known as Sponge, it won first place in the Reshape 2015 international design competition.
Teardown Of Apple iPhone 6s Display Reveals The 3D Touch
The iPhone 6s boasts a display equipped with a 3D Touch sensor. A recent teardown by the folks at iFixit gives a closer look on the various elements surrounding the 3D Touch feature.
Xiaomi Releases Invites For Oct. 19 Event: Questions On The Mi 5 Could Finally Be Answered
Xiaomi sent out invites for a press event on Oct. 19. While further details were not clearly indicated, many are speculating that the company will launch the much-awaited Mi 5 in the event.
China Arrested Hackers On US Request: Cyberespionage Tension Defused?
China responded to U.S.’ request for assistance on cracking down hacking attacks by arresting individuals being suspected of engagement in the activity. The arrests came shortly before the state visit of Chinese President Xi JinPing to Washington.
Museums Starting To Embrace Wikipedia: Musem of Modern Art Now Hosts Monthly Edit-A-Thons
‘Edit-a-thons’ are now becoming the norm in the Museum of Modern Art. Every month, the museum hosts meetups with a growing number of contributors in a move to keep existing entries in Wikipedia updated and more relevant.
Sorry, Uber: China Tightening Regulations On Private Ride-Sharing Services
Uber and other ride-sharing services in China are bracing up for new draft rules issued by the nation’s Ministry of Transport. If finalized, the new rules could hamper Uber’s plan of expansion in a market considered as its next most important market outside the U.S.
Old Xbox Games Could Be Played On Xbox One Soon, Xbox 360 Games On PC In The Future
Original Xbox backwards compatibility may not be a priority right now by Xbox head Phil Spencer but it is not something that they are ruling out either. There’s also a huge possibility of bringing Xbox 360 games to Windows 10 in the near future.
Uber Allegedly Neglects Safety Of Female Riders, Hit With Lawsuit
Uber is faced with a lawsuit which alleges the ride-sharing company of neglecting the safety of female passengers. The allegations also claimed how Uber has failed to screen its drivers thoroughly and how it has hired drivers with criminal records.
This 'Psychic Robot' Can Guess What You Are Thinking Of Doing: Helpful Or Dangerous?
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago created what they call a ‘psychic robot’ which can predict an intended action based on computer algorithm. The same capability can be expected even if the intended action accidentally changes course.
Google: Mobile Searches Have Taken Over Worldwide
Google mobile search as compared to searches done on the desktop has become wider than ever. From being a popular mobile search engine in ten countries, Google mobile search has now increased its popularity worldwide.
California's New Digital Privacy Law Could Be The Best In the US
A new law in California will now require authorities to secure themselves a warrant before they are allowed to access private electronic data. This include obtaining a search warrant prior to deploying secretive tools to help authorities locate cell phones nearby.
EMV Credit Cards Require PIN Codes To Prevent Data Breaches, Retailers Say
The National Retail Federation said that the new chip-and-signature credit cards will require a PIN in order to stop data breaches. On cases when a counterfeit was attempted on lost or stolen cards, using a PIN is a stronger anti-counterfeit instrument than simply relying on the card’s embedded microchip.
Apple Pay Continues To Expand, Coming To Starbucks, KFC And Chili's
Apple confirms that the Apple Pay system will be available in certain Starbucks establishments before the end of the year. The company said that around 7,500 stores are expected to be reached in 2016 and that stores from KFC and Chili’s will also have the payment system.
Dell In Merger Talks With Data Storage Firm EMC
Dell is reportedly in talks with EMC on a possible merger with the data storage company. If plans push through, the merger will be regarded as the biggest tech tie-ups to date.
Volkswagen Will Launch Recall For Test-Cheating Cars In January, But No Timing Yet For US Cars
Volkswagen announced it will begin a massive recall of emissions-scandal affected cars in January 2016. The recall, which is speculated to wrap up by the end of next year, is estimated to cost around $87 billion.
Jony Ive's Tribute To Steve Jobs Focuses On Simplicity
Four years after the death of Steve Jobs, Jony Ive, Apple’s chief design officer, reminisces how the father of Apple gave a very simple focus in creating things. Ive compares such display of simplicity with pure childlike happiness.
The Lumo Run Shorts Will Improve Form And Prevent Injuries For Runners
Runners who are looking into enhancing their form and posture while trying to avoid injuries will now be able to do so with a little help from the Lumo Run Shorts. The sensor-filled shorts can now be pre-ordered at $99 for men and $119 for women.
Israeli Team Will Hitch A Ride On SpaceX's Falcon 9: Can They Land Their Spacecraft On The Moon?
Team SpaceIL announced that it is launching its lunar lander into space through the Falcon 9 rocket of SpaceX. The company is an Israel-based nonprofit and one of the 16 teams competing in the Google Lunar XPRIZE global competition.
Apple Holds $181.1B In Offshore Accounts, Depriving The US Of $59.2B In Taxes
Apple reportedly keeps $181.1 billion in offshore accounts, making it the number one U.S. company that holds its profits overseas. It also means that bringing back its billions of profits to the U.S. would mean that it has to pay over $59 billion in taxes.
WhatsApp Users On Android Will Now Be Able To Back Up Everything On Google Drive
WhatsApp users will now be able to back up their chat history, photos, video and other content in Google Drive using their Android devices. The new integration feature is rolling out in the next couple of months.
Meet The Eyecatcher: A Wearable That Combines Art, Fashion And Technology
The Eyecatcher wearable device is perhaps the most fashionably designed in the market to date. It even boasts a longer battery life that can last a year on a single charge.
Verizon To Share User Browsing Activity With AOL's Ad Network
Verizon will begin collaborating with AOL and its ad network to enhance the way they track users’ apps and site visits through their Verizon Wireless account. Users who do not want to be tracked can simply opt out.
Year Of Apple Pay? Not Really, Despite Double-Digit Growth
Tim Cook proclaimed 2015 as the ‘Year of Apple Pay’ because of the payment system’s continued, double-digit monthly growth. However, growth doesn’t necessarily mean that the system makes up the majority of all retail transactions in the United States.
Sony's Image Sensor Business Is Booming, And The Company Has Big Plans For It
Sony announced that it is restructuring the devices division, eventually spinning off one of its segments, the semiconductor unit, into a whole new company. Dubbed ‘Sony Semiconductor Solutions,’ the new stand-alone image sensor company will start operating on April 1, 2016.
Watch That Went To The Moon And Back On The Apollo 15 Will Be Up For Auction
A Bulova chronograph watch reportedly worn by Apollo 15 commander David Scott will be up for auction beginning on Oct. 15. With starting bid set at $50,000, the watch is expected to sell somewhere between $750,000 to $1,000,000.
Skullgirls Developer Launches Crowdfunding Campaign For Impressive New Action RPG
Game developer Lab Zero Games launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo for an upcoming action-RPG game title known as ‘Indivisible.’ It has already earned 8 percent of its funding goal set at $1.5 million.
Review Roundup: Is 'The Beginner's Guide' Intensely Personal Or Just Plain Confusing?
‘The Beginner’s Guide’ is the latest interactive game from Davey Wreden, the co-creator of ‘The Stanley Parable.’ With no hard rules to remember and no specific objectives to meet, it’s the type of game that perhaps no one can ever master playing.
Facebook Will Connect The Most Remote Parts Of Africa To The Internet Next Year
Facebook confirmed its team up with Eutelsat in a move to leverage satellite technologies that will allow more people from Africa to gain access to the Internet. The companies plan to launch the service in the second half of 2016.
